₦airaland Forum

Crossbow:
19 is quite old to begin professional football, you will come to understand this. For a Nigerian, the ladder is too long to start climbing at 19. Like you I had hopes of playing professional football back then in secondary school but I was forced to finish school back then and when I did, I got to understand that the ladder of football is quite long and in Nigeria, it is longer. I was good then but passing trials was almost impossible. I started going for trial camps in Lagos, but even when I passed, money was the problem.. We were supposed to have 150k for passport and Visa processing. The plan was to go to Cyprus and go for a real trial to start playing for lower division teams and start earning while climbing the ladder to top global teams. Nobody wanted to invest a dime in me, except for educational purpose. I lost hope, wrote jamb and got admitted into a tertiary institution.

If you have the Money, determination, skills, endurance and passion, leave the country, go to France or country that appreciate football through a football agency, go for trials and work hard, Fitness is another thing.

You can come into limelight at 24, which is not bad, (at 24, you will be 19 then )

About marriage and family, that is completely understandable. We have Rev. Fathers and Sisters. Marriage isn't for everyone. I am actually thinking of taking this part too and joked about it with Mum, she wasn't happy about it even though I said it playfully but if it is a path I must take to stay happy, I will take it and everybody will just have to accept it or leave it.

BTW
What is your playing position?
Mine is CMF

I felt for you after reading this piece... but this is Nigeria where education is given number 1 priority.., where you will tell your parents about your dreams and they will be like "do you wan't to disgrace this family,, can't you see Mr. A's son who is reading medicine and will soon become a doctor?? or Mrs. Lagbaja's daughter who is studying law and will soon be a lawyer?? If I were a member of your family, you would have followed your mates to Cyprus anyhow, anyway.

Too much comparison.. I must say the truth,, most parents/family members would rather prefer you do their will and forget about chasing your own dream. Parents have a shallow view about the future.

......and to the OP,, bro get contacts, connections etc. Be the best among your peers and travel out. It is not too late to become a professional footballer. It is not a must that you play in England, France, Italy or other top European clubs.. football is football. Start from somewhere. In future your parents/guardians will be proud of you. They may not see reasons with you now but they will in future. You are above 18 so you are not a kid. Take that bold step and do not let discouragers to discourage you. You are the sole decider of your future.

Nawa for some people oo.. You have to read and understand first b4 you comment.

The Nigerian man was bundled out of an aeroplane in Malawi Airport.. It clearly means he wasn't allowed to travel i.e he is still in Malawi.

So what do you guys now mean by "he no wan return" "he dey dodge Nigeria"

Its true na.. why didn't you take a selfie or something.??
Even though you ain't cute,, you don't have to be shy.

bigiyaro:
when even the government don't know what is human rights, na citizens go know animal rights?

hahahaha... ; Animal rights for this 9ja??

I laugh.

As if na yankee we dey..

Haba people of Bayelsa.. Dolphin is a friendly sea animal na.. Go abroad and see how much the whites usually pay to play with this animal and to watch it swim. It is not everything you see, kill and eat na.. Besides I doubt if there would be something edible to eat in that animal.

They could have boost tourism with this. We seriously need to protect our widelife.

nony43:
I just wish Buhari will just withdraw too, but greed, selfishness nepotism etc won't let him retire and face his old age and ill health

He is the same person that said if his party should reappoint him for a second tenure,, he will contest. He is totally confused. It is like they are pushing him like a wheelbarrow.

He is only a tool in the hands of the cabals. They (cabals) won't even wan't to replace him with anybody. Does he even know what is happening in Nigeria??

slawomir:
isoright
Mumu
Releasing another crap into the market
That is why they refused to send android 9 pie update to their old phones
So they can sell this new crap with it first before sending it
Itel, huwaei, infinix, Gionee, Tecno are bunch of crap and doggg shittt

Only a broke asss niggarrr or rather a low budget asss moda fuckinggg niggarrrr will buy those phoness

A real niggarrr buy a Samsung, iPhone and Nokia
Jees
even my laptop is a MacBook not to talk of phone

Guy abeg think before you comment..

How many low salary earners can afford high-end phones..

Those companies you underrated are trying to make smartphones reach every person on the street (both educated and uneducated). Trying to ensure that people remain abreast with recent happenings online.

A cleaner over here uses a small Tecno smartphone and she is really satisfied with it because she carries out banking transactions, uses gps navigator, reads pdf documents, downloads utilities (apps) from playstore and also follows people she admires on social media.

If those companies should manufacture only sophisticated phones, the prices will be high, how many will be able to afford it??
The low income earners, the cleaner, the undergraduates won't use a smartphone then...

It is not all that can differentiate between Octa Core & Snapdragon
It is not all that can differentiate between Kitkat & Oreo..
Not everyone are tech gurus
Some do not even know the importance of RAM not to even mention processor.

Majority only need a strong phone with good battery and good camera and those are the things these manufacturers are trying to provide for a minimal amount.

Brag about your Apple products,, when they get damaged nobody will remind you to cry.

Bustincole:
NAIRA EXCHANGE RATE vs AFRICAN COUNTRIES:
South Africa: Rand 1= 79 Naira
Angola: 1 kwanza = 12 Naira
Botswana: 1 Pula = 28 Naira
Cape Verde: 1 Escudo = 8 Naira
Algeria: 1 Dinar = 12 Naira
Egypt: 1 Pound = 35 Naira
Eritrea: 1 Nakata = 18 Naira
Ethiopia: 1 Birr = 19 Naira
Ghana: 1 Cedi = 56 Naira
Gambia 1 Dalasi = 9 Naira
Kenya: 1 shilling = 6 Naira
Liberia: 1 Dinar = 8 Naira
Lesotho: 1 Loti = 19 Naira
Libya: 1 Dinar = 156 Naira
Morocco: 1 Dirham = 176 Naira
Madagascar: 1 Ariary = 14 Naira
Mauritius: 1 Rupee = 16 Naira
Malawi: 1 kwacha = 21 Naira
Mozambique: 1 Metical = 24 Naira
Namibia: 1 Dollar = 32 Naira
Seychelles: 1 Rupee = 22 Naira
Sudan: 1 pound = 42 Naira
Swaziland: 1 Lilangeri = 19 Naira
Tunisia: 1 Dinar = 150 Naira
Zambia: 1 kwacha = 28 Naira
Even the worst economies of Africa now have more
valuable Exchange rate than us.
As at today $1 = N370
€1 = N450
£1 =N540
N1,000,000 is less than $4000.
...and some think that we have not reached the
break point?
Why una no wan join protest??
Putin (Russia): Lawyer
Trump (America): Economics degree
Merkel (Germany): PhD physical chemistry
Xi Jinping (China): Chemical engineering and Doctor
of Law
Buhari (Nigeria): WAEC not found
Yet, somebody wants a growing economy under
Buhari. Only clowns and herdsmen can expect
such!!!....naija can never develop unless it is
restructured... I weep everyday for my suffering and
hungry friends and relatives. Those who put us in
this mess will surely pay for it....

Bubu is not the ruler of the country. He is only answering the title president. Nigeria is being governed by the cabals pending 2023 when they will declare their intentions to contest for Presidency. Bubu is just their tool.

We know them.
They also know themselves.

GistersNG:
“I have explained to the police why I took the pant. I took the pant because I wanted to wash it for the girl.

“I usually help people to wash their pants.”

Madam please say the truth.

This is what I call ROAD

Hadeehart101:
Hi just so you know, ACCA is not a worldwide thing just about 180 country of with the USA and Canada is not a part of. They have their own accounting body. ACCA is to UK as ICAN is to Nigeria.

ACCA is offered in UK likewise in Nigeria.
ACCA is a different body from ICAN, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA and others. Yes it originated from UK but there are other bodies also.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) issues ACA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) issues ACA also.

She is not a pure water seller... She has an instagram account filled with twerking videos. She twerks off-beat though.

Maybe she shot the pure water sales scene just to become more popular..

NarnieSnyper:
Eeew! Urrgh! Not a fan of busty ladies. Major turn off

I have just seen a descendant of Lai Mohammed.

From lime to watermelon.... hahahaha LWKMD

They said you two will not get married thereby making you guys date for so long. You two eventually got married after 10 years. Now they are angry and have acted.


SMH

Village people at work.

Stephendeals:


See them Lazy Nigeria Youth


Youths in West Germany can never be happy over something like this

West Germany

What year are you in cuz I am in 2019.

MrToolz:
I got this via a whatsapp group i belong to

ICAN
once again, You have tried, you have had a sleepless night. You have use your time, effort and financial resources in other to become b chartered. This is the best you can do for your self. Leave the rest to God. Almighty God will be with you, we shall all become professional colleague one day.
Keep praying, Hard working and prayer lead to success.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria(ICAN) will release November 2018 diet professional exam result today(Tuesday 15/01/19)(all things being equal )
I wish you fruitful exam result.
However registration for May 2019 diet will commence immediately on Saturday 19th in Minna.

Thank you all
Mohammed Soja,ACA
Secretary, Minna District Society of ICAN

I wonder why some people are restless. This is not the first time we are writing exams and it perharps won't be the last. Just chill for the results. They will be sent to everyone that wrote via text, email and so on.

I always hope for the best but life is not a bed of roses,, if things do not go as planned for me, I accept it in good faith and prepare for Plan B or Plan C.

The comments here are soo unpleasant.... Nawa oo

No be today the craze start......

vioment:
We dey try on a below average level.

The one wey dey tire me be say as a collective people, our cities are dirty and not pleasing to the eyes.

When i look many countries for picture, e dey look clean/neat. Nigeria is just too dusty, dirty, and unpleasant to the eyes through the camera or in person.


We are too intelligent to fall this behind collectively. We suppose dey try above average level.

True talk.....

[quote author=VictorNoni3749x post=74661712][/quote]Iberiberism.... Go & look for sense to use.

majamajic:
she for patiently wait for normal marriage �

Patiently wait for gini?

hahahahahaha

When menopause is knocking.

She has sense......!!!!!

[quote author=sirqeeboi post=74646099][/quote]I remembered one time I applied for a masters programme in one Canadian University.. I told the students' advisory professor that I have a degree from Nigeria. she wasn't concerned at all..... The only question she asked me was "can you pay the fees"

These oyinbos only want your money oo..

pooozeee:
What kind of question is this ? I had 2.2 and I did my masters in unilag in 2008.

And who told you because you had 2.2 you won't get a job.
Mr. Man please don't annoy me this morning o. Go and upgrade your self and keep searching until you find one.
Even 3rd class they get job

Oga calm down naa.........Biko!!

phemmie06:
When I registered in 2013 I got both the tracking slip and the NIN slip immediately at Alauusa but what about the ID card, when will it be released if it is possible for banks to issue instant card what is delaying them? Pure act of incompetency

Incompetency of the highest order. This is Nigeria bro..... everything here is slow.

You guys shouldn't disturb the Government oo,, just stay there and be waiting for God to provide electricity for you... This is why the country can't progress.

baakus:
pls my slip has a tracking number instead of nimc number. pls, how do i get the nim number

Visit any registration center and present that tracking id to the staffs... They will check their system and print out the green slip which will show both your National Identification Number and your tracking id.

Not Mourinho again....... mbok

wait first ooo...............

16 million for an electric car?? Even with all these orisirisi inside,, I know Elon Musk will be hissing right now.

it is quite less expensive.

this car to me look like a prototype. The Chinese just wanted to break record which therefore led to the innovation.

so I ask: why would you put a screen on the steering wheel, secondly what is the usefulness of that screen in between the front two seats, thirdly why is there a very large screen on the dashboard? T'wud distract the driver big time. It is gonna be worst at night.

final conclusion: I will buy it for my girlfriend and not for myself.

Please how much is it,, lemme call my bank manager (my boy).

asuustrike1:
Ecobank is one of archaic bank I have ever seen

chiford:
Ecobank has also been innovative in their own way in the banking industry. There's this Ecobankpay QR merchant code which makes payment very easy across the three major payment platforms. There's also Rapidtransfer that enable those in diaspora send money to Nigeria from any part of the world. I don't think Ecobank is behind when you talk of innovative banking services

Yea yea,,,, that is their selling point.